SOLUTION: what is -2 squared? is it the same as (-2) squared??

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Question 335953: what is -2 squared? is it the same as (-2) squared??
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is -2 squared? is it the same as (-2) squared??
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No
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(-2)^2 = 4
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-2^2 = -4
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Stan H.